The Mighty Mommy's Quick and Dirty Tips for Practical Parenting

Whether you're dealing with baby colic, your toddler's tantrums, your tween's moods, or your teen's college applications, Mighty Mommy has parenting tips to help make your family life easier and much more fun. As the mother of 8 kids, Cheryl Butler has seen it all - and survived. Follow Cheryl's practical advice and you too will be a Mighty Mommy!

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514 - 5 Ways to Be Less Overwhelmed in the Parenting New YearInstead of feeling frazzled, here are five ways for you to feel less overwhelmed and more empowered as a parent in the New Year.
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513 - 4 Positive Thoughts for Your Non-College-Bound ChildIf college isn’t in the cards for your child, fear not! Mighty Mommy shares four considerations that will shed some positive light on the situation that can help both you and your child forge ahead to a bright and hopeful future. /episode/index/show/mommy/id/8158889

513 - 4 Positive Thoughts for Your Non-College-Bound ChildIf college isn’t in the cards for your child, fear not! Mighty Mommy shares four considerations that will shed some positive light on the situation that can help both you and your child forge ahead to a bright and hopeful future.
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512 - 4 Ways You and Your Child Can Win the Bedwetting BattleIf bedwetting is a problem in your household, here are 4 Ways to Help Your Child Overcome this trying situation and keep your spirits happy and dry. /episode/index/show/mommy/id/8085320

512 - 4 Ways You and Your Child Can Win the Bedwetting BattleIf bedwetting is a problem in your household, here are 4 Ways to Help Your Child Overcome this trying situation and keep your spirits happy and dry.
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511 - 5 Ways to Manage Competitive ParentingMighty Mommy shares five ways you can stay above the fray and manage today’s competitive parents without letting them get the best of you (or your kids!). /episode/index/show/mommy/id/8027291

511 - 5 Ways to Manage Competitive ParentingMighty Mommy shares five ways you can stay above the fray and manage today’s competitive parents without letting them get the best of you (or your kids!).
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510 - 5 Ways to Practice Acceptance with Your ChildIn today’s chaotic world of over-scheduling, alongside the pressure they experience both in and out of the classroom, kids yearn to know they are appreciated and accepted. Mighty Mommy shares five ways you can tune in to your child and practice total acceptance no matter how busy life gets. /episode/index/show/mommy/id/7941746

510 - 5 Ways to Practice Acceptance with Your ChildIn today’s chaotic world of over-scheduling, alongside the pressure they experience both in and out of the classroom, kids yearn to know they are appreciated and accepted. Mighty Mommy shares five ways you can tune in to your child and practice total acceptance no matter how busy life gets.
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509 - 4 Reasons Communication Is Crucial in ParentingHow we communicate can determine the outcome in nearly every situation that we have with our kids. Mighty Mommy shares four reasons that communication is crucial to parenting and how you can begin to make significant changes that will benefit your entire family.
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265 MM 6 Ways to Handle a Defiant Teen (Without Yelling)If you’ve got tweens and teens in your life, you’ve most likely been the recipient of backtalk or other defiant actions. For parents, the key is to handle that nasty and exasperating behavior in a way that makes it clear you absolutely will not tolerate it. Mighty Mommy has 6 teens in her life right now so here are 6 ways that you can respond positively to your defiant teen and keep the peace at home./episode/index/show/mommy/id/2649713

508 - 5 Answers to Questions in Your Last Trimester of PregnancyMighty Mommy has delivered seven babies and will soon be a grandmother. Here are ten pressing questions on the minds of today's pregnant women that they scramble to have answered. This episode covers five questions women grapple with in their last trimester.
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507 - 5 Answers to Your Early Pregnancy QuestionsMighty Mommy has delivered seven babies and will soon be a grandmother. Here are ten pressing questions on the minds of today's pregnant women that they scramble to have answered. This episode covers five questions concerning the first trimester. Next week, we tackle five more questions related to the final stages of pregnancy.
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506 - 4 Mindful Ways to Discipline Your Child The next time your kids are misbehaving and giving you a hard time, try putting a mindful spin on the situation. Mighty Mommy shares four ways to get mindful with your discipline.
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505 - The Magic of Picture Books with Deborah DiesenMighty Mommy discusses the magic of picture books with New York Time's Best Selling Author, Deborah Diesen of the popular Pout Pout Fish Series.
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504 - 5 Fun Halloween Hacks for Busy ParentsMighty Mommy shares five of her favorite Halloween time-savers that will add spook and whimsy to your family’s Halloween in half the time without breaking the bank.
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503 - 4 Ways Failure Can Benefit Your Child Failure is not only a part of life, it’s necessary. The next time your child faces one of life’s struggles, don’t fret—instead embrace it.
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502 - 4 Fast Ways to Get Your Kids to Follow Directions Want your kids to listen up and follow your lead? Mighty Mommy shares four fast tips that will make following directions a cinch.
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501 - 5 Positive Ways to Support Your Child Who Is Never IncludedWhen your child doesn't fit in and isn't included along with her peers, it definitely hurts. Turn your focus on some positive strategies and your child will soon be feeling empowered and on top of her game.
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500 - How to Organize Your Parenting Life with Julie MorgensternNew York Time's best-selling author and organizational guru Julie Morgenstern joins Mighty Mommy to share her best tips for getting today’s busy parents and their children on track to figuring out a simpler and more organized lifestyle so they can spend more quality time together rather than letting all their “stuff” dictate their precious time.
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499 - 4 Ways to Help Kids Handle Embarrassment Life is full of embarrassing moments, but it's how we handle them that matters. Mighty Mommy shares four fun ways to help your child hold his head high and keep moving forward.
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498 - 4 Reality Checks for New MothersAs idyllic as we may intend for those early days with our baby to be, it doesn’t always go according to plan. Here are four ways that new moms can have a reality check during baby’s first weeks at home. /episode/index/show/mommy/id/7053835

498 - 4 Reality Checks for New MothersAs idyllic as we may intend for those early days with our baby to be, it doesn’t always go according to plan. Here are four ways that new moms can have a reality check during baby’s first weeks at home.
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497 - 4 Lifelong Skills for Your Child’s Success Here are four lifelong skills that will definitely help to mold your maturing child’s success, from fostering a passion for reading to goal setting.
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496 - 5 Simple Mindfulness Habits for Better ParentingParenting in the moment is not only the ultimate, loving gift you can share with your child, it’s also a wonderful skill to teach them as well. Here are five simple mindfulness habits that you can begin incorporating into your parenting life today!
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495 - 4 Smart Habits for a Low-Stress School Year Mighty Mommy has done the back-to-school transition for over 20 years now, and each one does get easier. Here are 4 smart habits your family can incorporate early on to make for a successful and low-stress school year. Complete offer details are available at: https://www.kindsnacks.com/kidsoffer
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494 - How to Keep the Peace in a Politically-Mixed HouseholdMighty Mommy welcomes author Dr. Jeanne Safer, host of the new podcast I Love You, but I HATE Your Politics, to discuss resolution-making and reconciling differences for the sake of fostering love and keeping a family together.
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